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Angeboten wird „Bartok APEX“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 832049324 endet am 14.09.2026 um 23:49 Uhr.
This €15,000 asking price sits just above the 75th percentile of €14,468 for recent used EUR listings, making it ambitious but not absurd given the Bartók APEX is the current-generation standard that superseded the 2.0 model in 2023. While not a bargain, the price reflects the unit’s status as the de facto hardware-upgraded version with the refined APEX processing that existing owners pay roughly €9,900 to add separately.
The Bartók APEX is a world-class all-in-one DAC, preamp, and headphone amp that delivers audibly more refined and coherent sound than earlier versions, making it a compelling buy for anyone seeking the top-tier dCS experience without the Vivaldi’s size or cost. At €15,000 for good condition, this is a legitimate buying opportunity for a well-loved, generation-defining product, provided the listing includes original accessories and the warranty remains intact.
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dCS: British Digital Audio Pioneer
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) was established in Cambridge, England in 1987, emerging from a background in advanced signal processing and radar systems for aerospace applications including RAF Harrier and Typhoon aircraft. This foundation in hard science and digital engineering has defined the company's trajectory from electronics consultancy to specialist audio manufacturer. The company transitioned to consumer audio in 1989 with the 900 ADC, an analogue-to-digital converter for professional studios, and by 1996 launched the Elgar, claimed to be the first 24-bit high-resolution DAC for the domestic hi-fi market.
dCS specializes exclusively in digital audio conversion technology, with their product range centered on DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and associated digital processing components. Every product incorporates the company's proprietary Ring DAC technology, a hallmark of their engineering approach. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories, dCS has maintained singular focus on mastering the conversion and playback of digital audio signals with maximum fidelity.
The brand occupies the ultra-premium, high-end segment of the audio market, positioning itself among the world's most respected specialist manufacturers. All products are hand-assembled in-house at their Cambridge facility by a dedicated team of designers and technicians. dCS commands significant respect among professional recording engineers and discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio performance, representing a rare example of a British hi-fi company that has sustained innovation and manufacturing excellence over nearly four decades.
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